Medical Assistant/Patient Service Specialist
Core
Support provider staff in an ambulatory setting by managing patient flow, performing clinical tasks, and ensuring smooth daily operations.
Role type
Medical Assistant I
Builds
Patient visits and clinical workflows for physician practices
Domain
Healthcare / Ambulatory Care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Vital signs measurement, EMR data entry, patient history documentation, consent form completion, in-office testing, EKG administration, specimen labeling, vaccine and medication administration, scheduling, prior authorization processing
Preferred skills
Certified Medical Assistant Certification, formal medical assistant program education
Technologies
Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
Responsibilities
Room patients and prepare them for provider visits; take vital signs and enter data into EMR; record patient history and pharmacy information; perform in-office testing and EKGs; administer vaccines and medications; assist with medical procedures; label specimens; chaperone providers; manage medication/vaccine refrigerator temperatures; schedule appointments and triage calls; obtain prior authorizations and insurance referrals
Seniority
Entry-level to Junior, hands-on IC